Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover Shanghai from its humble origins as a fishing village and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become one of the world's most exciting and cosmopolitan places!
In 3.5~4 hours, our tour covers all the must-see spots in downtown Shanghai. Get ready to dive into the history, culture, art, architecture, and mouthwatering food of this vibrant city!
IMPORTANT: Please note that the booking fee charged here is solely to reserve your spot, as the tour itself operates on a tips-based model, meaning you decide how much your guide deserves for their hard work. We suggest a tip of 200-250 RMB or 25-30 USD/EURO, which we believe is a fair amount compared to the cost of a regular walking tour:) This voluntary tip is a way to recognize your guide's efforts and helps us maintain this exciting job!
Booking is limited to groups of up to 4 people (adults+kids). If your group exceeds 4 people, please contact us to arrange a private tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Stop at a Local Food Street for a Snack Break - Cheap, Classic and Delicious! (Pay for your own)
Local English Speaking Tour Guide - Fun, Friendly and Fabulous! :)
Gratuities
What To Expect
People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
Explore People’s Square with a fascinating crash course in its rich history. Discover the stories behind the impressive City Hall building and learn about the iconic museums that surround this vibrant landmark.
Discover the lush green space in downtown Shanghai, located next to the historic Race Course Club building. Visit on weekends to experience the incredible Shanghai Marriage Market, a unique cultural event you won't want to miss!
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Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour, highly recommended
Kazunori M,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Diana was an excellent guide. Her explanations of Shanghai's history and Shanghai people's daily lives, both pros and cons, funny and poigniant, were fascinating. She answered all the questions clearly. I was very much satisfied with the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits Shanghai for the first time.
Well Done but Be Prepared to Sweat
Austin R,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a long of fun and good information, but honestly the weather was so miserable (95°F and 75% humidity). I would have preferred to do the same tour in the evening, or maybe ending in the evening so you can see the Bund all lit up. I still recommend this as you can’t beat the price (bring tip money! Only way she gets anything), but be prepared to sweat, especially during the summer months.
Very exciting tour of...
Stefan G,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very exciting tour of Shanghai! We had a lot of fun and we learned and saw a lot.:) Thanks and Lg from Stefan and Ivanka
I booked this tour last...
MinhHuong N,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00I booked this tour last minute to kil my time after having missed my flight. Nice experience. The walk was around 7km long in total (according to my walking app).
Great tour to know the city
Georgia E,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a free walking tour which we didn’t realise as we paid to take part and then paid again at the end. It’s based on tips. The tour itself was great though and so was the guide! Didn’t walk too fast either.
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